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   busy

   /ˈbɪzi/

   adjective

   • 1. having a great deal to do: "he had been too busy to enjoy himself" Similar occupied (in)engaged ininvolved inemployed inworking atlabouring attoiling atslaving athard at work (on)wrapped up (in/with)rushed off one's feet (with)hard-pressedtime-poorat work (on)on the jobabsorbed inengrossed inimmersed inpreoccupied withactive (in)livelyindustriousbustlingenergetictirelessinformal:busy as a beeon the gohard at iton the hophave one's hands fullOpposite idle
   • ▪ occupied with or concentrating on a particular activity or object of attention: "the team members are busy raising money" Similar occupied (in)engaged ininvolved inemployed inworking atlabouring attoiling atslaving athard at work (on)wrapped up (in/with)rushed off one's feet (with)hard-pressedtime-poorat work (on)on the jobabsorbed inengrossed inimmersed inpreoccupied withactive (in)livelyindustriousbustlingenergetictirelessinformal:busy as a beeon the gohard at iton the hophave one's hands fullOpposite idle
   • ▪ (of a time or place) full of activity: "the busy city streets" Similar strenuoushecticenergeticactivelivelyexactingtiringfulleventfulcrowdedbustlingswarmingteemingastirbuzzinghecticfullthrongedthronginglivelyvibrantinformal:buzzyOpposite quiet
   • ▪ (of a phone line) engaged. North American Similar unavailableotherwise engagedengagedoccupiedin a meetingworkingat workon dutyon active servicein harnessinformal:tied uphave a prior/previous engagementOpposite free
   • 2. excessively detailed or decorated: "the lavish set designs are a little too busy" Similar excessively ornateover-ornateover-elaborateover-embellishedoverdecoratedoverblownoverripeoverwroughtexaggeratedoverdonefloridfussyclutteredcontrivedoverworkedover-detailedstrainedlabouredbaroquerococoinformal:heavinglike Piccadilly CircusOpposite quietrestrained

   verb

   • 1. keep oneself occupied: "she busied herself with her new home"

   noun

   • 1. a police officer: informal British "I was picked up by the busies for possession"

   Word Origin Old Englishbisgian (verb), bisig (noun); related to Dutch bezig, of unknown origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBUSY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of busy as an adjective and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples. Find out how to say busy in different contexts, such as work, time, place, or activity.

   • English (US)

     BUSY meaning: 1. If you are busy, you are working hard, or...

   • Znaczenie Busy, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     busy definicja: 1. If you are busy, you are working hard, or...

   • Busy: Polish Translation

     BUSY translate: zajęty, zatłoczony, gorączkowy, zajęty,...

   • Busy Turkish Translation

     BUSY translate: meşgul, yoğun, insan ve eylem dolu olan,...

   • Busy: French Translation

     BUSY translate: occupé/-ée, plein/pleine d’animation,...

   • Busy: German Translation

     BUSY translate: beschäftigt, belebt, besetzt, sich...

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word busy, which can be an adjective or a verb. Find out how to use busy in a sentence and how it differs from related words like industrious, diligent, and assiduous.

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   Busy means actively employed, temporarily or habitually: a busy official. Diligent suggests earnest and constant effort or application, and usually connotes fondness for, or enjoyment of, what one is doing: a diligent student.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › busyBusy - definition of busy by The Free Dictionary

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   Busy means engaged in activity, occupied, or crowded with much activity. Find out the different meanings, usage, and examples of busy in various contexts, such as work, life, or telephone lines.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBUSY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   busy means actively employed, temporarily or habitually: a busy official. diligent suggests earnest and constant effort or application, and usually connotes fondness for, or enjoyment of, what one is doing: a diligent student. industrious often implies a habitual characteristic of steady and zealous application, often with a definite goal: an ...

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbusy - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Definition of busy adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › busy_1busy adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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